1.  How many of Florida's residents are over the age of 80?  List some of the reasons people retire specifically to Florida.  In what type of housing do Florida's senior citizens live?

2.  What unique problems did older people face as a result of hurricane Wilma?

3.  Re-read paragraphs 16-17.  Where does Mrs. Garfinkel live?  What was unusual about her lack of human contact in the days after the hurricane? 

4.  How did Temple Emeth and Temple Sinai help people affected by Hurricane Wilma?  Why do you think many senior citizens did not receive assistance for many days after the hurricane?

5.  List the pros and cons of living in a retirement community.

6.  Do your grandparents live near you?  Explain.

7.  Ask your parents and then your grandparents the following questions:
-How close did your grandparents live to you when you were growing up?
-Do you like the idea of retirement communities?  Please explain your answer.
-How has the role of the family has changed over the past 50 years?

8.  List some of the lessons you have learned from reading this article.

9.  Do you currently volunteer your time to help senior citizens in your town or city?  If not, list something you could do to help your elderly neighbors.  Email your answers to this question to editor@studentnewsdaily.com.